Michael Govender has 31 years of overall experience, with four years as the director of quality assurance and food safety of AGT Food and Ingredients. As an expert in food safety and quality assurance, he is responsible for traveling to 30 factories throughout Canada, the U.S., Turkey, Australia, China and South Africa. Mr. Govender is engaged in building a well-known brand worldwide, as well as ensuring food safety and overseeing daily operations.

Upon reflecting on his career as a whole, Mr. Govender attributes his success to traveling, learning quickly and the support he gets from people. He became involved in his profession because he has a strong background in the food industry. Formerly, he served as the chief product officer of COFCO Rice in China. His current employer offered him the opportunity to oversee 30 factories.